Good morning, Council Bluffs.

Fourteen children in foster care (ages 2 through 12) found permanent families Saturday morning when their adoptions were finalized at the Pottawattamie County Courthouse during National Adoption Day.

Midland Credit Union collected 284 new and gently used winter coats—some given to Children's Square and New Visions—through its inaugural Coats for the Cause program.

Iowa farmers must file indemnity claims by March 17 for unpaid grain sold to Hansen-Mueller before Nov.

17—this comes after the Omaha-based dealer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and operates elevators in Council Bluffs and Sioux City while the state Grain Indemnity Fund covers 90% of losses up to $400,000.

Connections Area Agency on Aging Announces “Steak Your Claim” Raffle

Connections Area Agency on Aging is excited to announce the launch of its Steak Your Claim Raffle, offering the chance to win ¼ of locally sourced beef—complete with processing at a local meat locker—valued at over $1,500. This opportunity is made possible thanks to the generosity of several community donors.

Breakfast With Santa

9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. — Historic General Dodge House Museum — $15 per person — Enjoy breakfast with Santa and crafts in a festive holiday setting.

Christmas MLS Breakfast and Auction

9-11 a.m. — Grand Venue — Free entry with donation — Enjoy breakfast and support local towns in need through holiday auction baskets.

BEAST EAGLE Album Release Party

9:30-11:30 p.m. — Whiskey Roadhouse — Free entry — Celebrate the release of BEAST EAGLE's new album with a night of killer tunes and good vibes.

Christmas By Candlelight

6-10 p.m. — Historic General Dodge House Museum — $20 Pre-registered, $25 Walk-Ins — Experience the magic of the 1800s with candlelight tours and festive refreshments.

Adult Board Game Night

6:00 – 8:45 p.m. — Council Bluffs Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of classic and new board games in a welcoming community setting.